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Old 11-27-2006, 10:57 PM
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Well, my new wheels came in today... I am pretty pleased. I really am going to miss my 16 inch SSRs however. These are 15s and weigh 10 pounds too though and look pretty decent. Here are some pics! (Sorry the quality isnt all that good on the pics)

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Old 11-27-2006, 11:11 PM
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Man those are nice. What size tires are you running? I can't read it off the pictures.
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:13 PM
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drag radials! what you run up front? those are sweet wheels.
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:23 PM
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They are BFG 205 50 15 in front and BFG Drag Radial 225 50 15 in back
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:27 PM
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sexy wheels and sexy tires
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The resolution on the pics is fine, but DAMN, the angles! Dude, just take a normal picture with the camera level. Even glamour shots in mags don't have cars practically inverted. Stand back across the room so we can get a good look at them and the whole car. And what color do they call those, they're not black or grey... some kind of pewter?

I love the tires, where'd you get them and what'd you pay?
What are you going to use them for? What kind of braking action do they have? What's the difference in tread pattern between the fronts and rears. I'm curious to see if your Wilwoods are going to overpower them if you're driving it on the street.
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:43 PM
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pretty. those rotors look well used.
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Old 11-28-2006, 12:05 AM
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I got the tires from tire rack. They are a Drag Radial with a 0 treadwear rating. I drag race the car only with occasional street fun. The front tires are just street tires (BFG G-Force KDW2s). The rotors are definitely well used .
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Old 11-28-2006, 12:32 AM
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braineack - once again, your powers of observation shocking.
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Thats a hot wheel for sure
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1badmx5, if you dont mind...

Rim,

You are a beautiful and a sexy minx of mystery. I would like to take you for a nice steak dinner and then lay you down by the fire to explore your innermost secrets.

Sincerely,
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Treadwear is a joke because every company can make their treadwear based on their own tests
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Originally Posted by Loki047
1badmx5, if you dont mind...

Rim,

You are a beautiful and a sexy minx of mystery. I would like to take you for a nice steak dinner and then lay you down by the fire to explore your innermost secrets.

Sincerely,
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LO freakin L! WTF!

Skip diner and get sraight to it.
Just trade me cars.
For the awesome ride as always.
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:33 AM
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I'm going to jack your ride when I get back to dallas. Are you going to check out the new track up north by sanger?
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Gorgeous wheels... and amazing tires.
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